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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I really want to mention the late Mr. Alan Gillis. I am sure everyone knows him but for those who do not, Alan Gillis was the former president of the IFA. He was someone I knew well. I told this story during an interview yesterday with the Wicklow People. When I was first elected to the Seanad, I received a letter from Alan wishing me well. He said he was not going to give me advice and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: He had vision and wisdom.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Centres (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: We are now waiting for the arrival of the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke. I propose that we suspend proceedings until the conclusion of the division in the Dáil. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legal Services Regulation (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, to the House. He is always worth waiting for.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Safety (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister of State and the Senator.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I warmly welcome the people seated in both of the Galleries of this House because this legislation is about them, their families, their past, their lives and their circumstances. We all need and require our identity and it is very important to each one of us. As I have told this House before, I am one of seven children and I originally come from the lovely Grangecon, County Wicklow and the...

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank colleagues and thank the Cathaoirleach for his words there. I call on Senator McGreehan to speak.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I welcome the teams from the Department of Health and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It has been an interesting debate. I acknowledge the substantial work and progress around the country. Deputy Flaherty referred to the hidden plight of older people in housing. I will focus on the plight of older people in the specific category about which I have a particular...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Just touch on them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I have given Ms Timmons four minutes, so she has a lot of time. I have not cut into it too much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank all the witnesses. We have read the submissions that were submitted in advance of the meeting, which were helpful. We are focusing in particular on supporting and responding to the complex housing needs of older citizens. We are all going in that direction. I am not there quite yet but I am always looking around for places I particularly like. That tees me up to talk about the Sue...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I do not know. I take it the pricing varies depending on circumstances.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Is that per unit or per resident?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Provision for Older People: Discussion (10 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I will touch on two issues they might share with us. The first is their relationship with the local authorities. That is critically important. In some cases, local authorities co-fund or support the rents, depending on the circumstances. That is a good one. I know quite a few people who have fallen out of social housing through no fault of their own in different circumstances and they...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I would like to touch on what Senator Byrne initially spoke about regarding Ukraine. I wish the Cathaoirleach and the Ceann Comhairle well. I understand they will be travelling to Ukraine on Monday. It is a great day for both our Houses that the Cathaoirleach and the Ceann Comhairle’s counterparts in Ukraine are extending an invitation to them. I wish them a safe journey. I hope...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 9, after line 40, to insert the following: “Legislation for a new regulator of the Maritime Casualty Investigation Board 16.The Minister shall, within 9 months of the passing of this Act, bring a report on the feasibility to provide for the establishment of a regulator for the Marine Casualty Investigation Board. The regulator will, if deemed...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I want to thank my colleague, Senator Buttimer, for seconding this amendment. It is very helpful and it allows us to get our debate under way quickly. I want to acknowledge and thank him for that. I want to also welcome the Minister. I do not want to rehash too much here today. To be fair, we have had a good debate. I want to acknowledge the Minister’s staff who are here as well....

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: I thank the Minister and Senators for their contributions. I hear what the Minister says. The easy option is not to reject the Minister's non-acceptance of the amendment and to call a vote, but that is politics. We have enough of that going on here. Let us use this House in a constructive way. The key words in the Minister's statement were that the proposed amendment "pre-empts further...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Victor Boyhan: Hear, hear.